Vector Capital

Vector Capital is a private equity firm founded in 1997 and based in San Francisco, specializing in buyout investments in established technology businesses across North America and Europe. The firm partners with management teams to navigate transitions within companies, focusing on both public and private sectors. Vector Capital employs a selective investment strategy, targeting a limited number of opportunities each year, and emphasizes rigorous analysis of business fundamentals, including financial performance and competitive positioning. Its investment approach includes spinning out non-core businesses from larger corporations, acquiring founder-owned companies, and providing recapitalization solutions to improve financial health. Additionally, Vector Capital takes strategic stakes in undervalued public companies and may take them private when beneficial. The firm currently manages over $2 billion in equity capital and targets sectors such as software and technology, media, and telecommunications.

Max Adams

Associate

Dan Adler

Associate

Robert Amen

Managing Director, Private Equity

Andy Fishman

Managing Director, Private Equity

David Fishman

Managing Director & Board Member

Ariel Garcia

Principal

Sandy Gill

Managing Director

Stephen Goodman

Principal

David Kim

Associate

Jonas Majewski

Associate

James Patrick Murray

CFO

Jim Murray

Chief Financial Officer

Armen Nalband

VP

Alok Pandey

Vice President

David Ramazetti

Managing Director

Alexander R. Slusky

Founder, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Private Equity & Credit

Thomas Smith

Principal

34 past transactions

McGraw-Hill Education

Private Equity Round in 2021
McGraw-Hill Education provides learning solutions. It offers iBooks and mobile applications in the areas of science, mathematics, social studies, reading, languages, arts, music, college and career readiness, engineering, and professional development; and digital solutions, including online learning systems, e-books, digital curriculum, adaptive learning programs, and hybrid or blended learning solutions. The company also offers webinars and resources for K-12 educators. It offers its products and services in the areas of elementary and secondary education; advanced placement, honors, and electives; adaptive learning; intervention; supplemental education; adult basic education; and professional development. McGraw-Hill Education is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Rocket Lab

Post in 2021
Rocket Lab Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket and space systems, focusing on low-cost and efficient payload deployment. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a variety of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, recovery systems, propulsion systems, and electronic systems for avionics and communication. Its flagship orbital launch vehicle, Electron, aims to transform the space industry by providing dedicated, high-frequency launches tailored for the growing small satellite market. Rocket Lab's innovations are geared towards making space access more affordable and accessible.

MarkLogic

Venture Round in 2021
MarkLogic Corporation is an enterprise software company that specializes in providing technology solutions to simplify data integration for organizations globally. Its primary offering is an Enterprise NoSQL database that facilitates various applications, including client onboarding, content management, data unification, and digital asset management. The MarkLogic Data Hub Service allows businesses to integrate, store, analyze, and secure mission-critical data in the cloud, supporting sectors such as finance, healthcare, media, and government. The platform is designed to eliminate friction in the data integration process, enabling organizations to achieve comprehensive data visibility and agility while reducing IT costs. MarkLogic serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies, and operates from its headquarters in San Carlos, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2001, the company has established strategic partnerships with various technology firms to enhance its service offerings.

Mood Media

Acquisition in 2020
Mood Media specializes in enhancing customer experiences by integrating various sensory elements such as sight, sound, scent, and social mobile technology. The company serves over 150 million consumers daily through its extensive network of more than 500,000 active client locations worldwide. Mood Media's clientele spans a diverse range of businesses, including well-known retailers, hotels, quick-service restaurants, local banks, and numerous small enterprises. Established over 80 years ago, the company pioneered the background music industry and has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of audio-visual solutions, backed by a robust global service network.

MarkLogic

Acquisition in 2020
MarkLogic Corporation is an enterprise software company that specializes in providing technology solutions to simplify data integration for organizations globally. Its primary offering is an Enterprise NoSQL database that facilitates various applications, including client onboarding, content management, data unification, and digital asset management. The MarkLogic Data Hub Service allows businesses to integrate, store, analyze, and secure mission-critical data in the cloud, supporting sectors such as finance, healthcare, media, and government. The platform is designed to eliminate friction in the data integration process, enabling organizations to achieve comprehensive data visibility and agility while reducing IT costs. MarkLogic serves a diverse clientele, including major banks, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies, and operates from its headquarters in San Carlos, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2001, the company has established strategic partnerships with various technology firms to enhance its service offerings.

Impartner

Private Equity Round in 2019
Impartner, Inc. develops a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on partner relationship management (PRM) and marketing automation. Its offerings include tools such as Impartner Locator, which enables users to find selling partners through corporate websites, and Impartner Marketing, which streamlines marketing processes for indirect channel partners. The platform also features Impartner Leads for managing lead distribution and administration, along with Impartner Training, which provides training and certification programs for partners. Additionally, Impartner Content facilitates content sharing and management between clients and their partners, while Impartner Market Development Funds (MDF) aids in managing cooperative marketing funds. Serving a diverse clientele from small businesses to Fortune 1000 companies, Impartner enhances partner management through its enterprise-class web portal. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, Impartner has expanded its presence internationally, with offices in London and Ann Arbor, and maintains strategic partnerships with major companies like Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, and Oracle. The company was formerly known as TreeHouse Interactive before rebranding in 2015.

MoxiWorks

Private Equity Round in 2019
MoxiWorks, LLC is a software development company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in solutions for residential real estate brokerages and agents. Founded in 2010, the company provides a suite of integrated tools designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate professionals. Its main products include MoxiEngage, MoxiPresent, MoxiMarketing, MoxiTalent, MoxiWebsites, and MoxiHub. MoxiWorks supports over 110,000 agents and 55 brokerages across the United States, focusing on the sphere methodology to significantly boost agents' repeat and referral business by 40%. The Moxi Cloud platform integrates tools from more than 40 partners, allowing brokerages to customize their technology solutions while reducing overall costs associated with technology, training, and support. MoxiWorks has been recognized for its innovative approach, earning accolades such as being named one of the 10 Best Cloud Solution Providers in 2018.

Aspect Software

Acquisition in 2019
Aspect looks to enable organizations to turn the potential of unified communications into real business results, through enhanced knowledge worker and agent productivity and by helping optimize business processes throughout the enterprise and contact center for improved agility and responsiveness. Aspect provides these capabilities by leveraging Microsoft unified communications like Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007.

Planful

Acquisition in 2018
Planful is a prominent provider of cloud-based enterprise performance management (EPM) solutions, specializing in connected financial planning and close processes. The company's suite of applications facilitates budgeting, modeling, consolidation, and reporting, allowing finance and accounting teams to adapt to changing business conditions effectively. Planful's offerings include Planning Cloud for comprehensive financial planning, Close Management Cloud for enterprise-level consolidation, and various reporting and analytics tools. With a commitment to customer success, Planful serves over 800 clients globally, including notable names like the Boston Red Sox and Evernote. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Planful also provides migration support, implementation, consulting, and educational services. The company has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its service offerings and is backed by Vector Capital, a private equity firm focused on technology investments.

Metro Engines

Venture Round in 2018
Metro Engines Co., Ltd., founded in 2016 and located in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing revenue management tools tailored for the hospitality industry. The company offers a range of solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data to optimize pricing strategies. By calculating optimal room rates based on various factors such as accommodation types, room sizes, meal options, cashback offers, and additional benefits, Metro Engines enables businesses to effectively manage supply and demand. Through competitive and review analysis, the company helps clients enhance their revenue management practices and improve overall performance in a competitive market.

Kela Group

Private Equity Round in 2018
KELA offers proprietary Darknet-based cyber intelligence solutions for enterprises and government agencies worldwide. KELA’s core mission is to harness and integrate the experiences and methodologies of the Israeli Defense Forces’ elite intelligence units for revolutionizing cyber, HLS, and finance. KELA's automated technologies monitor a curated set of Darknet sources to alert clients of targeted threats. All threats are analyzed and qualified by KELA's analysts, ensuring all intelligence is 100% actionable. Comprised of more than 100 intelligence and technical experts all leveraging unique skills from Israel’s elite military intelligence units, KELA's team is able to develop high-end technologies and analyze complex data from an intelligence point-of-view. KELA Targeted Cyber Intelligence continues to lead the threat intelligence market, providing solutions and support in monitoring the Darknet to prevent potential cyber-attacks for enterprises and government agencies.

CloudSense

Venture Round in 2017
CloudSense Ltd. is a cloud integrator specializing in comprehensive advisory and delivery solutions, focusing on transforming business processes through cloud computing strategies. Established in 2009 and headquartered in London, the company develops a robust Order Management software that facilitates the entire sales cycle—from product design and order capture to fulfillment—entirely within Salesforce. This platform includes various modules such as CloudSense Configurator, ClickApprove, Orchestrator, and Invoice, which streamline processes and enhance efficiency. CloudSense has achieved significant success in the telecom and media sectors, partnering with prominent clients like the BBC and O2 to improve their performance in the digital landscape. With a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, CloudSense aims to deliver maximum return on investment through its innovative solutions and expert consulting services.

Cheetah Digital

Acquisition in 2017
Cheetah Digital is a provider of cross-channel customer engagement solutions tailored for modern marketers. The company offers a Customer Engagement Suite that empowers enterprise brands to enhance revenue, foster enduring customer relationships, and facilitate unique value exchanges throughout the customer lifecycle. Cheetah Digital's platform allows marketers to create personalized experiences, implement cross-channel messaging, and develop loyalty strategies, all supported by an engagement data platform designed to adapt to the evolving needs of today's consumers. By focusing on marketers rather than IT-centric approaches, Cheetah Digital positions itself as a leader in delivering effective marketing solutions.

Meltwater

Debt Financing in 2017
Meltwater B.V. is an online media monitoring company that offers media intelligence and social analytics software-as-a-service solutions globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including brand management, media relations, crisis communications, and public relations reporting. Meltwater's solutions also encompass social listening, allowing businesses to monitor social mentions and track brand reputation, as well as social media management for content publishing and customer engagement. Additionally, the firm specializes in influencer marketing, audience insights, and competitive intelligence. With over 25,000 clients leveraging its platform, Meltwater enables organizations to make informed decisions based on real-time analysis of billions of online conversations. The company operates more than 50 offices across six continents and is also known for its commitment to entrepreneurship through the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology, a nonprofit initiative aimed at supporting future entrepreneurs.

Sizmek

Acquisition in 2016
At Sizmek, we believe creating impressions that inspire is vital to building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with your customers. We believe in solutions that help your data, creative, and media work together for optimal campaign performance across the entire customer journey. We believe in transparency so you know how your media performs, works, and costs, while giving you more control over your campaigns. When your messages resonate, your impact amplifies, and your business reaches new heights.

Longitude Licensing

Acquisition in 2016
Longitude Licensing Ltd. (“Longitude”) is a business created to acquire intellectual property from many of the world’s preeminent technology companies. Longitude currently manages portfolios totalling approximately 3,500 patents and patent applications related to semiconductor design and manufacturing process technologies, and non-volatile storage solution technologies. We intend to broaden our licensing and partnership focuses to related technologies such as telecom and consumer electronics.

Emarsys

Series A in 2015
Emarsys eMarketing Systems AG, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, develops cloud-based marketing solutions designed to enhance customer engagement. As a leading independent marketing platform globally, Emarsys provides software that facilitates personalized interactions between marketers and customers across various channels. This approach aims to foster customer loyalty, enrich the customer journey, and ultimately drive revenue growth. By leveraging advanced technology, Emarsys enables companies to scale their marketing strategies and actions, surpassing the limitations of traditional methods. As of November 2020, Emarsys operates as a subsidiary of SAP SE.

Triton Digital

Acquisition in 2015
Triton Digital, Inc. is a technology solutions provider for the digital audio marketplace, serving publishers, advertisers, and the audio industry worldwide. Founded in 2006 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, the company operates in over 45 countries, offering a range of products designed to enhance audience engagement and revenue. Key offerings include Webcast Metrics for audience measurement, the Triton Advertising Platform for customizable ad solutions, and a2x, an audio advertising exchange for programmatic buying. Additionally, Triton Digital provides tools such as the Audience Management Platform and Yield-Op, a supply-side platform for online audio. The company collaborates with major clients like Pandora, Spotify, and ESPN Radio, and partners with various media entities to enhance its service capabilities. By enabling broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to optimize their operations and connect with audiences effectively, Triton Digital plays a crucial role in the growth of the global online audio industry.

Saba Software

Acquisition in 2015
Saba Software, Inc. provides cloud-based intelligent talent management solution for organizations to hire, develop, engage, and inspire people worldwide. It offers a set of people cloud applications, including recruiting, enterprise learning, talent management, and collaboration solutions to mobilize and engage people around new strategies and initiatives; align and connect people to the flow of business; and cultivate, capture, and share individual and collective knowhow. Its customer base includes organizations in financial services, life sciences and healthcare, high tech, automotive and manufacturing, retail, energy and utilities, and packaged goods sectors, as well as public sector organizations. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Dublin, California. As of October 2, 2020, Saba Software, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of BestatDigital.

ChyronHego

Acquisition in 2014
ChyronHego a global leader in broadcast graphics creation, playout, and real-time data visualization offering a wide variety of products and services for live television, news, and sports production. ChyronHego’s end-to-end graphics offerings include hosted services for graphics creation and order management, on-air graphics systems, clip servers, social media and second screen applications, channel branding, graphics asset management, touch graphics, telestration, virtual placement and player tracking.

IPValue Management

Acquisition in 2014
IPValue Management, Inc. is a firm that specializes in providing intellectual property transactional and advisory services for technology companies, research institutions, and IP owners globally. Established in 2001 and located in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on the commercialization of patents across diverse technology sectors, including hardware, software, communications, and semiconductors. IPValue assists clients in maximizing returns from their intellectual property portfolios by generating revenue through licensing agreements, patent sales, and divestitures. The firm has cultivated partnerships to enhance its capabilities in monetizing underutilized patents, addressing the specific needs of enterprises seeking to integrate IP strategies into their overall business operations.

CollabNet

Private Equity Round in 2014
CollabNet provides cloud-based application lifecycle management solutions for increasing enterprise agility and governance. The company offers TeamForge, an enterprise agile platform that simplifies and streamlines user workflow as well as offers enhanced planning, visibility, and reporting for increasingly complex software development environments; CloudForge, a cloud-based platform for developers to code, connect, and deploy projects to the public or private clouds; ScrumWorks Pro, an agile planning platform to unleash team productivity; and Subversion Edge that simplifies subversion installation, automates upgrades, and manages instances. The company also provides Enterprise Git, a control, security, and compliance solution for enterprises; CollabNet. GitEye, an intuitive graphical Git client with integration for users to plan, track, code review, and build tools; and integrations to orchestrate users’ favorite tools. In addition, it offers training services such as agile and product training services; c...

Gerber Scientific

Acquisition in 2011
Gerber Scientific, Inc. is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and servicing of integrated automation equipment and software, with a focus on various industries, including apparel, packaging, and specialty graphics. The company operates through several segments, including Sign Making and Specialty Graphics, which offers printing equipment, design software, and supplies for sign makers and packaging industries. Its Apparel and Flexible Materials segment provides advanced design and manufacturing solutions for apparel brands, including software for pattern-making and cutting systems. Additionally, the Ophthalmic Lens Processing segment supplies equipment and software for eyewear production, catering to laboratories and eye care professionals. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, Gerber serves a diverse customer base across 134 countries, including many Fortune 500 companies, helping them enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards in their manufacturing processes.

SafeNet

Private Equity Round in 2010
SafeNet specializes in providing a comprehensive range of security solutions, including encryption technologies, hardware, and software. The company's offerings focus on data protection, securing information at rest, in motion, and in use, as well as managing software licenses. SafeNet serves a diverse clientele, which includes major corporations and government agencies, among them UBS, Nokia, Fujitsu, and the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. By delivering advanced security tools, SafeNet aids organizations in safeguarding critical business data, communications, financial transactions, and digital identities. The company was acquired by Vector Capital in 2007.

Star Group Bangalore

Acquisition in 2005
We STAR GROUP BANGALORE set up in the year 2006 at Bangalore. Star Group Bangalore has been giving administrations to Domestic, Corporate, Commercial and Industries rendering, quality administration at your entry way venture in Bangalore. The organization was put forward with a dream and mission to make life more straightforward and agreeable for family units and associates. Star Group is a prestigious position supplier for people and associations or family units. We additionally give legitimate preparing to the staff offered by us, by rising above the characteristics of genuineness devotion and flawlessness in their work. Our Drivers, Housekeeping and Security staff is exceptionally solid and have full information of exercises like driving, nursing, tidying, cleaning and different works done at homes. workplaces and hospitals with finish devotion. We supply just the authorized and checked individuals for our customers after legitimate foundation confirmation of the work force.

BroadVision

Acquisition in 2005
BroadVision, Inc. is a technology company that develops, markets, and supports enterprise portal applications aimed at enhancing e-business infrastructure for organizations. Its offerings include the Business Agility Suite, which provides personalized access to information and processes, and the Commerce Agility Suite, an e-commerce solution for online transactions. The company also features Clearvale, a social networking solution for enterprises, along with tools for human resources management, document publishing, and cloud-based communications. BroadVision's services encompass frameworks for organizing information, managing content, and facilitating business processes through self-service applications. Additionally, the company offers consulting, implementation, and support services to optimize the use of its solutions. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, BroadVision has established itself as a leader in providing innovative tools for collaboration, personalization, and agile development in the digital landscape.

Corel

Acquisition in 2003
Corel is a software company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in graphics, productivity, and digital media solutions. Founded in 1985 by Michael Cowpland, Corel gained prominence in the 1990s with its flagship product, CorelDRAW, and has since expanded its portfolio through acquisitions, including Jasc Software, Ulead Systems, and WordPerfect. The company's product offerings include CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Painter, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite, PaintShop Pro, VideoStudio, WinDVD, WordPerfect Office, and WinZip, catering to a global audience through a network of resellers, retailers, and online platforms. Corel is dedicated to fostering creativity and productivity for its users around the world.

SmartAge

Series D in 2000
SmartAge.com Corp. (www.smartage.com) is the leading provider of business-to-small business eCommerce and online promotional services and products designed to help small businesses sell smarter. The SmartAge.com(SM) Website provides companies with the infrastructure to easily create and promote their Web sites, attract and retain customers and buy and sell services and products online. SmartAge.com has registered more than 1.3 million members within its small business community. PC Magazine ranked SmartAge.com one of the Top 100 Web sites for the last three consecutive quarters; Forbes.com ranked SmartAge.com one of the top 200 Sites in their best of the Web issue in July 2000 and Yahoo! Internet Life gave SmartAge.com the Gold Star Site award for Best Marketing Resource. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with sales offices in Chicago and New York.

Savi Technology

Series B in 2000
Savi is the leader in applying big data analytics, data science, and machine learning to in-transit visibility. We develop innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and in-transit visibility solutions for the largest and most complex supply chains in the world. More than 1,000 companies and government organizations depend on Savi applications to reduce supply chain disruptions, improve delivery performance, and decrease logistics costs. For more information about Savi visit www.savi.com.

BarterTrust.com

Series C in 2000
BarterTrust.com, founded in 1999, is North America's largest Internet-enabled business-to-business barter exchange with more than 7,000 clients. Its founders embraced a clicks-and-mortar strategy that blends the best practices of traditional business-to-business barter and e-commerce. Clients can trade online via the Internet or with the personal assistance of an experienced trade broker. BarterTrust.com maintains 12 regional offices across the United States and expects to open more offices throughout 2000. In 1999, clients within the BarterTrust.com Network generated $120 million in barter transactions, giving the company annual revenues of $10 million. Tens of thousands of items changed hands each month within the secure BarterTrust.com Network. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, BarterTrust.com enjoys strong investor support, raising $15 million in its first two rounds of financing from such venture partners such as Argus Capital, Draper Richards, El Dorado Ventures and Vector Capital. The company recently closed a third round of financing from additional investors, including General Motors Investments, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown, and MSC Industrial Direct.

Phase2Media

Series C in 2000
Phase2Media's unparalleled expertise delivers strategic, innovative marketing through interactive advertising. Phase2Media is the industry-transforming interactive advertising network which merges the talents of an elite team of experienced professionals with the technological capabilities of leading edge partners such as NetGravity. Through proven marketing expertise and advanced ad serving, targeting and tracking, Phase2Media helps sites identify revenue and advertisers increase effectiveness of campaigns.

Savi Technology

Series A in 1999
Savi is the leader in applying big data analytics, data science, and machine learning to in-transit visibility. We develop innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and in-transit visibility solutions for the largest and most complex supply chains in the world. More than 1,000 companies and government organizations depend on Savi applications to reduce supply chain disruptions, improve delivery performance, and decrease logistics costs. For more information about Savi visit www.savi.com.